PODCAST: Tamsin Lejeune, CEO, Common Objective

Welcome to the fourth episode of our Podcast series ‘In Conversation‘ where we bring you inspiring stories, retail insights and conversation from fashion’s most influential business leaders.

Lauretta Roberts speaks to Tamsin Lejeune, CEO of Common Objective, the intelligent business network for the fashion industry.

From a background as an architect in Cambodia to launching the Ethical Fashion Forum, Tamsin is now connecting buyers with sustainable brands via Common Objective, the online platform she launched in 2015 which has one clear mission – to further sustainability in the fashion industry

In this episode, Tamsin talks about how she created the Ethical Fashion Forum (the business behind Common Objective) and garnered support from fashion industry veteran Harold Tillman, Roland Mouret and the senior team at Vivienne Westwood to name a few.

She also talks about crowdfunding; the plight of suppliers facing cancelled orders due to the current pandemic; and how Covid19 could lead to more a sustainable future for the fashion industry.

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